A Presentation by Sgt Scott Ashdown & PC Andrew Pardy

A Presentation bySgt Scott Ashdown & PC Andrew Pardy

Equality & Diversity

Hertfordshire Constabulary

• Population in excess of 1 Million

• 4,133 Police Officers & Staff

• 632 Square Miles

Hertfordshire Constabulary

49%

25%

21%

5%Christian

No Religion

Not Stated

Other

Hindu, Sikh, Muslim, Buddhist, Jewish, Pagan & Other

Leadership

SuptHawkins

Ch InspDempsey Brench

ACCMiller

Religion & Beliefs Policy• Prayer Time

• Religious Events Attendance

• Catering

• Bank Holidays

• Uniform / Dress

• Reflection Rooms

Reflection RoomsWatford, Borehamwood, New Hatfield, Hertford,

Stevenage, HQ

Support Groups

Constabulary Funding

Chaplaincy & Support

Chaplaincy

Christianity

The Business Case

Increasedreporting / intelligence

contribution

Improvedenvironment.

Staff feel valued.

SkillsRecruitment / Retention

Improved Community Relationship

Christianity

Judaism

Islam

Humanism“We welcome the force's "inclusive and progressive instinct" to include humanists on

the team. “

Andrew Copson, Chief Executive of the British Humanist Association

“This is wonderful news to us as local Humanists. We thank the Constabulary for this bold step in recognising the need to incorporate

Humanism into its Chaplaincy support team.”

John Dowdle, President of Watford Area Humanists

Paganism

National Police Pagan Association

Our Chaplaincy Service

81%Awareness

Staff Nos

• Training

• IT Access

• Newsletter

• Unit Support

• FRB Meetings

• Equipment

Bring your whole selfBring your whole self to work, not just part of you.

It’s ok to be Jewish, Muslim, a Christian etc at work.

Future RecruitmentSikhism

Pentecostal

Further HelpIf you have any questions or require further help please contact:

Sergeant Scott AshdownTel: 01707 354656

scott.ashdown@herts.pnn.police.uk